Business and Peace
Companies have an interest in peace and stability. Lack of a predictable political and economic
framework and violence disrupts production and supply lines, increases operating costs and delays
business activities. For companies of all sizes, being operational in "conflict-prone", "weak" or
"post-conflict" countries poses a number of dilemmas with no easy answers. The UN Global
Compact provides a dynamic forum, bringing together all stakeholders in society to enhance the
capacity of companies to make a positive contribution to peace and development.
Featured Resources
Ongoing Projects and Engagement Opportunities
- Responsible Investment in Conflict Affected Countries: The Global Compact embarked on a
consultation process to develop guidance to help clarify what constitutes "Responsible Investment
in Conflict-Affected Countries ". The publication stemming from this initiative will articulate
ways of better identifying and mitigating investor risks and help companies from different sectors
to understand the expectations, risks and rewards of responsible business practices in
conflict-affected countries around the world.
Project
Outline (pdf)
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Good Practice Guide: The Global Compact Office is developing a good practice guide which will
showcase how companies from different sectors are contributing to peace and development in
difficult operating environments around the world. We invite Global Compact participating companies
to submit examples to be considered.
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Survey: The Global Compact, International Alert, and the Kogod School of Business held a survey
among Global Compact participants on the Role of Business in Conflict Prevention and Peace-building
on risk averting strategies.
Survey
Questions (pdf)
News and Events
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Contact
Melissa Powell
UN Global Compact
powell1@un.org
+1-212-963-0566
(Last update 30 June 2009)
